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The Rescue Train

Certified Partner

Animal rescue in North Hollywood, CA

ABOUT US:
Please visit our website at www.TheRescueTrain.org

Description of the Organization:
The Rescue Train is a place where once forgotten animals become cherished family members. We are a unique, non-profit, 501(c)3, no kill organization dedicated to eliminating animal suffering through hands on rescue work education and awareness.

Mission Statement:
It is our mission to greatly reduce the number of forgotten animals entering city shelters to face euthanasia, by not only hands on rescue work, but by promoting education through creating unique programs and solutions. Including awareness, community involvement and events, responsible pet ownership, support for the Good Samaritan who rescues an animal, dog training, spaying, neutering, adoptions, and support for other rescue groups.

Contact email or apply on our website
Phone
Address
North Hollywood, CA 91604
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at The Rescue Train

We'll also keep you updated on adorable Juni-purr's adoption status with email updates.
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adorable Juni-purr

Tabby

Female, 8 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on adorable Aspen🌳's adoption status with email updates.
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adorable Aspen🌳

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on sibling pairs Dusty, Pixi..'s adoption status with email updates.
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sibling pairs Dusty, Pixi..

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on sibling pair Pixi, Loki or Fig's adoption status with email updates.
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sibling pair Pixi, Loki or Fig

Tabby

Female, 8 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on @Petco12/28 Alder🌿's adoption status with email updates.
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@Petco12/28 Alder🌿

Tabby

Male, 8 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ⭐Almond's adoption status with email updates.
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⭐Almond

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ⭐Chestnut's adoption status with email updates.
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⭐Chestnut

American Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
North Hollywood, CA
We'll also keep you updated on 🌙 Luna *only cat's adoption status with email updates.
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🌙 Luna *only cat

Tabby

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
North Hollywood, CA

Rescue FAQs

Because we do home checks and follow up visits we only do local adoptions around the Los Angeles area.

Additional adoption info

1) View pets online

2) Submit application for the pet of your choice. FYI: The application process is not meant to be an invasion of privacy but a tool to help us find out if one of our pets would fit happily into your home and lifestyle. We spend a lot of time and funds to get to know our dogs and cats and your application helps set both you and them up for a successful adoption. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION.

3) Meet the dog or cat: By appointment only. If your application is approved, you will be contacted to arrange to meet the pet at a convenient time. We ask that everyone who will be living with the pet attend the meeting. Also, if you have an existing dog, for a dog we might ask that you bring him/her along for an introduction.

4) Home check: While a home visit is required prior to final placement, it does not guarantee adoption. We like to see where our pets will be living to make sure that they will be in a safe and secure environment. Often we can help with unforeseen health risks and help secure yards and fences that first time owners might miss.

5) Adoption contract: The adoption contract is a binding agreement between the adopter and our rescue group. If, for any reason, the adoption of one of our pets DOES NOT work out, you MUST return the animal to The Rescue Train. We are always here for our animals, no matter what.

6) Tax deductible donation. There is a minimum tax deductible donation of $250 per dog and $125 per cat. Each pet is spayed/neutered, vaccinated*, and microchipped. In most cases, we have already spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, on vet bills, boarding and training for each pet. The donation helps us recoup a small fraction of that cost.

*In the case of puppies and kittens, additional rounds of shots might be required.

Many dogs that come to us need training. We are one of the few groups that obedience train the majority of our rescue dogs. Our intensive training program would cost the average pet owner hundreds of dollars. Part of our $250 dog adoption agreement, for dogs who require training, is that their adoptive parents have a mandatory free private training session before the dog can go home.

7) Delivery of your new family member: We come with education and helpful hints to help things go smoothly and take the guess work out of what to expect when bringing your new pet home. Each pet has a team of people behind him/her and we are here to be a support system if you should need us.

Adoption application

http://TheRescueTrain.org/fees

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We'll also keep you updated on Katana's adoption status with email updates.
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Katana

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Westminster, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Murano's adoption status with email updates.
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Murano

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Montclair, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Gooreum's adoption status with email updates.
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Gooreum

Shiba Inu/Jindo

Female, 2 yrs
Torrance, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SAMANTHA-Help Needed's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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SAMANTHA-Help Needed

Maltipoo

Female, 10 yrs 3 mos
Los Angeles, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CLEO's adoption status with email updates.
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CLEO

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Tustin, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Max/Suzy's adoption status with email updates.
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Max/Suzy

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/English Bulldog

Female, Young
california, CA

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